Warns of vulnerability to new Android trojan apps The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) desires to inform telecom customers and members of the general public about an ongoing cyber-vulnerability that allows a nearby hacker to unlock vehicles, start their engines wirelessly and steal the vehicles. The fact that automobile remotes are […]
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Cellular networks today employ cutting-edge technology to give the finest services to mobile phone customers. 5G is the fifth-generation cellular network technology that provides consumers with additional benefits. It is gradually replacing 4G networks in many parts of the world that respond to the needs of smartphone users when they […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) have increased their collaboration by establishing a Joint Committee of senior and management staff from the two agencies to implement inter-agency strategies for increasing national revenues in the telecommunications sector. Adeleke Adewolu, Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management at […]
Says no tariff hike without recourse to empirical studies The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been closely monitoring the flood of media stories about Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) apparently seeking to raise telecom service pricing and has taken note of telecom users’ concerns about the agitation. In a letter to […]
…As Adewolu Leads Delegation To Ogun On Consumer Sensitisation The Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Okukenu IV, has applauded the regulatory strides of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in ensuring accelerated growth of the telecommunications sector, thus making the sector a flagship enabler of Nigeria’s prosperity. The Paramount […]
The trove of garlands for the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, swelled again as he received the “Leadership Excellence and Economic Impact Award”. This time, the honour came from the African Leadership Organisation (ALO), publishers of The African Leadership Magazine. The conferment […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is finalizing preparations to disconnect all networks in the country from phoney and counterfeit phones. The Device Management System (DMS), a technology solution that will also allow the telecoms regulator to disconnect any phone classified as stolen, will be used to do this. According to […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed the issuance of the final letters of award of the Fifth Generation (5G) Spectrum Licences to MTN and Mafab Communications, winners of the 3.5GHz spectrum auction conducted by the Commission on Monday, December 13, 2021. Management of the Commission led by its Executive […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has been alerted to an attack on one of its highway workers (sweepers) at Isolo Road, Isolo, by some unscrupulous elements bent on disrupting the Authority’s ongoing efforts to establish a cleaner and healthier environment in the state. The worker was seriously injured with […]
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), the umbrella body for Nigerian telecom operators, has announced that it is working with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to unbar unlinked lines in the country. ALTON’s head of regulatory services, Adejumoke Ajala, revealed […]